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Discovery of pathway that activates brown fat could lead to new obesity treatment
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the heat-generating tissue.... Read more -
Widespread temptations bad news for people with a high risk of diabetes, says study
Type 2 diabetes is often triggered by a sedentary lifestyle or poor diet. At the same time, however, some people... Read more -
What to know about fatty liver disease and why it's so common
Fatty liver disease is when too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is the body's filter. It... Read more -
Testosterone improves fat distribution for older women
As we age, the amount and distribution of fat in our bodies changes. Most fat is subcutaneous—meaning it is stored... Read more -
GLP-1 drugs and pregnancy: Who may face higher preterm birth risk
Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just... Read more -
Type 2 diabetes risk found to vary widely among adults 18–40 with prediabetes
A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for... Read more -
Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type... Read more -
Obesity, treatment, and shame: What women really think about pharmacotherapy
Obesity is increasingly referred to as a chronic disease. This is also how it is defined in the recommendations of... Read more -
Fat cells burn energy to make heat, making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy... Read more -
Experts propose a tobacco playbook for food policy
Diet‑related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension, particularly those affecting children, remain stubbornly high. Can public policies... Read more -
AI meal plans for teens may undercount calories by nearly 700, study suggests
Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim... Read more -
A new tool to predict physical health risks in young people with psychosis
A new clinic-ready web-based risk prediction tool called PsyMetRiC is now available to forecast the risk of young people with... Read more -
Q&A: How small steps can help GLP-1 users build healthier habits
A Stanford study shows simple digital prompts can motivate people taking GLP-1 medications to make lifestyle changes. It's a simple... Read more -
Study links higher asprosin to less weight gain after menopause
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the... Read more -
2018 to 2025 saw rise in GLP-1 receptor agonist Rx for bariatric surgery-eligible patients
Among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescriptions increased from 2018 to... Read more
